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Jennifer  Chapman

Jennifer Chapman

Roseville,CA

Summary

Strong track record fostering partnerships with stakeholders; 30 years experience in public affairs, communications and environmental planning, including 10 years on interagency incident management teams. Creative, analytical team player with advanced skills in writing, public speaking, digital media, and visual communication. Demonstrated effectiveness working with resource specialists, partners, communities and the news media. Interdisciplinary knowledge of natural science & resource management

Prior experience includes teaching art and writing for grades K-6, in public and private school settings as well as afterschool enrichment programs. Also served on the Board of Directors for two Homeowners Associations (HOAs) from 2008-2015, overseeing management of $30-45 million in condominum common area assets and financial planning for 30-year reserve funds.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Public Affairs Officer

USDA Forest Service, Eldorado National Forest
PLACERVILLE, CA
11.2014 - 04.2024
  • Coordinated with senior management team on communications strategy development and execution.
  • Established positive relationships with community leaders in order to gain their support for various initiatives.

Fire Communication & Education Specialist

Point Reyes National Seashore / Golden Gate NRA
POINT REYES STATION, CA
07.2001 - 11.2014

Park Ranger/Education Coordinator

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
DAYVILLE, OR
05.1997 - 07.2001

Park Ranger/Museum Curator

Mount Rushmore Nat'l Memorial
KEYSTONE, SD
12.1994 - 05.1997

Park Ranger

Kenai Fjords Nat'l Park
SEWARD, AK
05.1992 - 10.1994

Education

Master of Science - Biology / Plant Ecology

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12-2011

Post-Graduate Certificate - National Environmental Policy Act

Utah State University
Logan, UT
05-2005

Master of Science - Science Education

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
12-2001

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
05-1999

Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts / Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-1989

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

Brown University
Providence
05-1987

Skills

  • Strategic communications
  • Community engagement
  • Media relations
  • Event planning
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration
  • Analytical thinking
  • Public speaking
  • Content creation
  • Creative strategies
  • Crisis management

Timeline

Public Affairs Officer

USDA Forest Service, Eldorado National Forest
11.2014 - 04.2024

Fire Communication & Education Specialist

Point Reyes National Seashore / Golden Gate NRA
07.2001 - 11.2014

Park Ranger/Education Coordinator

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
05.1997 - 07.2001

Park Ranger/Museum Curator

Mount Rushmore Nat'l Memorial
12.1994 - 05.1997

Park Ranger

Kenai Fjords Nat'l Park
05.1992 - 10.1994

Master of Science - Biology / Plant Ecology

San Francisco State University

Post-Graduate Certificate - National Environmental Policy Act

Utah State University

Master of Science - Science Education

Oregon State University

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

University of Alaska Anchorage

Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts / Painting, Drawing, Mixed Media

University of California, Berkeley

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts

Brown University
Jennifer Chapman